Latest News – The Horse
Colorado Confirms Additional VS Cases
Colorado officials confirmed several additional VS, while the number of quarantines in Texas continues to decrease.
Equine Guelph Holds Large Animal Rescue Courses
Speakers encouraged attendees to take what learned back to the industry to help improve upon the emergency rescue success rate.
Trainer O’Neill Facing Suspensions after Drug Violation
The Thoroughbred trainer faces suspensions in California and New York after one of his horses tested positive for a drug containing and/or capable of metabolizing into oxazepam, a sedative.
Quebec Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1
Ontario officials say it’s unclear whether the horse is affected by the neuropathogenic or non-neuropathogenic strain.
How Do Muzzles Impact Horses’ Grass Selection and Intake?
Researchers found the muzzles reduced horses’ grass consumption by 30% but did not impact the animals’ forage choice.
New Hampshire Reports First Case of EEE in a Horse for 2014
Officials recommend that horse owners consult their veterinarians to discuss appropriate vaccination.
Texas Authorities Probe Horse Abandonment
The older mare was found with a broken jaw and an injury to her left hind leg.
Horses Removed from Illegal Slaughter Farm in Florida
Personnel from the Miami-Dade County Police Department’s Agricultural Patrol and the South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have removed 10 horses from an illegal slaughterhouse in Southwest Miami-Dade, Florida.
When to Leave the Boarding Barn
Deciding when to move your horse is a subjective decision, but here are a few factors to consider that could influence your choice.
Racing Hall of Famer Cigar Dead
The 24-year-old stallion died Oct. 7 while recovering from surgery to treat neck-arthritis-related conditions.
Jumping, Dressage Riders Clubs Sign MOUs with FEI
The International Jumping Riders Club and the International Dressage Riders Club will work closely with the FEI to expand the Olympic disciplines of jumping and dressage.
Ponies Perish in Kentucky Barn Fire
The blaze claimed the lives of 10 ponies residing near the Oldham and Shelby county line in Kentucky on Oct. 6.
Medication Crossroad
The Blood-Horse‘s editor-in-chief shares his thoughts on racehorse drug testing and penalties for violations.
Preventing Injuries in Thoroughbred Racehorses
One veterinarian suggests using a combination of careful planning, management, screening, and education to help reduce racehorses’ risk of sustaining catastrophic fractures.
New Bolton Center, TERF Announce Scholarship Awards
The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) has awarded more than $250,000 in grants.
Poll Recap: Horse Prices
Of the 1,858 respondents, 823 people (44%) said they paid $1,001-$5,000 for the last horse they purchased.
